Catholic Theological Union

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/catholic-theological-union

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Chicago, Illinois, United States, specifically in the Hyde Park neighborhood
2. What is the founding principle?Established as a union of theological schools from three Catholic religious institutes
3. Where is Catholic Theological Union located?CTU is located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.
4. Who can study at Catholic Theological Union?Both laypeople and ordained ministers can study at CTU to learn about ministry and how to serve their communities.

Religious Institutes: Organizations of men or women in the Catholic Church who take vows and dedicate their lives to specific forms of service and prayer.
Lay Ministry: The service and apostolate of the laity, encompassing a wide range of roles and responsibilities within the Church community.
Theological Scholarship: The academic study and research of religious doctrines, beliefs, and practices, often involving critical analysis and interpretation.
Master of Divinity (M.Div.): A professional graduate degree typically required for ordination in many Christian denominations and for advanced lay ministry roles.